Telecom Carrier Fails to Deactivate Cancelled Phone Line After 18 Months
A consumer cancelled wireless service but the line remained active on their account for over 18 months, with no resolution after AT&T opened a case. The persistence of this error suggests a systemic gap between cancellation workflows and line deactivation processes. Affected users face ongoing billing disputes with no clear escalation path.
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